Houses built of Sille stone with earthen roofs

Sille houses and mansions

Ottoman – 20th century

Streets & Houses

Sille's domestic architecture can be read from its material: most buildings are made not of brick but of the Sille stone quarried from the valley. The houses are one or two storeys, roofed with packed earth. Grapevines cover their doorways and outer walls — not decoration, but a remnant of the valley's viticulture. After the population exchange some of the emptied mansions were restored and turned into cafés, guest houses and museums.

Opening hours can change. Entry to the Aya Eleni Church is free; the days and hours it is open differ between sources (Mondays are usually closed). We recommend confirming with the Konya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism before you set out.